PV Power in the Dorm

AUTHOR(S)

Nizlek, Ross

PUB. DATE

March 2006

SOURCE

Home Energy;Mar/Apr2006, Vol. 23 Issue 2, p17

SOURCE TYPE

Trade Publication

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

The article relates the experience of the author in constructing a small-scale renewable system. He purchased a solar energy setup from Sundancesolar.com to offset the electrical usage in his suite. The Sundance setup contained everything needed to activate the system including a panel, a battery, charge controller, DC fuse, and wiring. He was really challenged during the installation of the setup especially in finding the exact space to place it. However, the energy supplied by the setup is not enough to suffice the consumption during cloudy days. This made him decide to purchase a much powerful setup.